Description
Book SynopsisThe femur, or thigh bone, is the only bone in the thigh and is the longest bone in the body. It acts as the site of origin and attachment for many muscles and ligaments, and the head forms a ball and socket joint with the hip.
The femoral neck connects the femoral shaft with the femoral head. Femoral neck fractures are a type intracapsular hip fracture – the junctional location makes the neck prone to fracture.
A broken femur of any type is a serious injury that requires immediate medical attention. Broken femurs are treated with surgery and physical therapy, and can take months to heal.
Beginning with an introduction to the anatomy and biomechanics of the hip, this book is a comprehensive guide to the clinical evaluation and management of femoral neck fractures.
Treatment methods examined include both traditional and new techniques.
Management of fractures in specific sectors of the population such as in paediatric and geriatric patients, are also covered.
The text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, illustrations and figures.
Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1: Anatomy and Biomechanics of Hip
CHAPTER 2: Classification
CHAPTER 3: Clinical Evaluation
CHAPTER 4: Femoral Neck Fractures in Children
CHAPTER 5: Treatment of Femoral Neck Fractures
CHAPTER 6: Reduction and Fixation by Cannulated Cancellous Screws
CHAPTER 7: Dynamic Hip Screw in Femoral Neck Fractures
CHAPTER 8: Ipsilateral Femoral Neck and Shaft Fracture
CHAPTER 9: Arthroplasty in Fracture Neck Femur
CHAPTER 10: Stress and Pathological Fractures of Neck of the Femur
CHAPTER 11: Nonunion Femoral Neck Fracture Management
CHAPTER 12: Muscle Pedicle Bone Graft in Nonunion of Femoral Neck Fracture
CHAPTER 13: Nonunion of Fracture Neck of Femur: Valgus Osteotomy
CHAPTER 14: Fibular Grafting in Nonunion of Fracture
CHAPTER 15: Avascular Necrosis
